Today's Reading | September 2, 2025
Luke 11:1–13
Introduction Luke 11:1–13: In response to a request from one of the disciples, Jesus teaches his followers to pray. He reveals to them—and to us—the fatherhood of God and the limitless capacity of God’s love, faithfulness, generosity, compassion, and care. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 11:9b GNT [Jesus said:] “Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and…
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Colossians 2:20—3:4
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Colossians 2:6-19
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Colossians 1:24—2:5
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Colossians 1:15-23
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Colossians 1:1–14
God’s Guiding Word: Discipleship Introduction Colossians 1:1–14: Today we begin reading the Letter to the Colossians, which opens with the apostle Paul’s greeting and prayer of thanksgiving. Colossae was a small inland city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), about 110 miles east of the major port city of Ephesus in the Lycus River valley. Among Paul’s purposes in writing the…
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